[05-22-2022] Stanislaus County, CA – Two People Killed in Single-Vehicle Rollover Crash in Modesto

According to the Modesto Police Department, two people were killed in a single-vehicle rollover crash on East Briggsmore Avenue Sunday, May 22, 2022.

The Modesto Police Department says the fatal crash transpired Sunday morning on East Briggsmore Avenue just east of Oakdale Road, next to a canal.

The crash ejected two people who were inside the 2004 Chevy Tahoe SUV. According to police, they died on the spot.

Investigators believe the SUV was traveling eastbound on East Briggsmore from Oakdale Road when the driver lost control and rolled over for an unknown reason.

Steven O., 31, and Oryan O., 25, both of Ceres, were identified as the two people killed by Modesto police. Steven and Oryan were cousins, according to the police.

The accident is still being investigated.

Single-Vehicle Crash Statistics

Many drivers are unaware that single-vehicle collisions are among California’s most dangerous types of car accidents.

Single-vehicle accidents account for 62% of all fatal car accidents in California, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) (NHTSA). Drivers in California must be aware of the various factors involved in the high number of single-vehicle accidents.

A single-vehicle collision can be caused by a number of things. A run-off-the-road collision occurs when a driver loses control of their vehicle while speeding or making sharp turns on a wet, slick road. Debris, like a large branch or something that fell from the back of a truck, can be found on the road.

Your comprehensive coverage plan will likely limit your recovery in a single-car accident caused by something that isn’t your or another driver’s fault, such as a deer jumping in front of your vehicle.

Stanislaus County Car Accident Lawyers

Due to their injuries, many car accident victims cannot return to work or school. The death of a victim does not absolve a reckless driver’s responsibility. Survivors of the victim may file wrongful death lawsuits against the negligent driver and cause the victim’s death (or legal heirs).

It is painful for them to relive their losses and grief. Victims must testify about their losses in front of strangers in depositions and trials. The resolution of a case can take months, if not years, and can significantly impact one’s mental health.

It is critical to hold a negligent driver accountable if they cause an accident. Accountability is critical when negligence results in an unnecessarily high death toll. For grieving families, wrongful death claims can be emotionally draining, but they can also provide closure. This will benefit everyone who drives in California.

Our Stanislaus County car accident lawyers have decades of combined experience and have recovered more than $500 million for our clients across California. Our clients hail from cities such as San Francisco, Riverside, San Jose, San Diego, Sacramento, and Sherman Oaks, to name a few. To schedule a free consultation, call (888) 488-1391.